Botswana’s Opposition Wins Historic Election As 58-Year BDP Reign Ends

TLDR

• Botswana’s opposition candidate, Duma Boko, from the UDC coalition, wins presidency, ending almost six decades of BDP rule.
• Economic grievances, especially among youth, drive support for Boko as Botswana’s economy faces challenges due to downturn in global diamond market.
• Botswana’s GDP per capita at $7,250 in 2023 sees discontent over economic stagnation as growth projected at 1% with 28% unemployment.”‘

In a historic political shift, Botswana’s opposition candidate, Duma Boko of the…